Oceanside Chorale is recruiting all men and women's voices. Rehearsals are at Merle Avenue School, Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road, Oceanside. For more information, call 223-6120.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Special events
One Healthy Way is a radio program offering expert, easy-to-understand health care information designed to meet your needs. Tune the radio to 1100AM. For more information about "One Healthy Way," or the services or physicians profiled on the show, call 1-877-South-Nassau.
Sundays, 7:30 a.m.
English language workshops will take place 1240 Coes Neck Road.
Fridays, October 12, November 2, December 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Messianese Multicultural Center sponsors an open house at 2026 Grand Avenue. Meet the students and teachers. Register for classes and workshops. Refreshments, raffles and door prizes. Call (516) 223-4477.
Sunday, October 14, noon
to 6 p.m.
Debt-free for life! The Adult Continuing Education Program at Baldwin Public School District is offering "Debt-free Living," a comprehensive 3-hour workshop that shows you how to pay off all your credit debt in 1 to 3 years. Scheduled at Baldwin Senior High School. Registration for the course is taking place now by mail. Mail registration forms to: Baldwin Adult Continuing Education, Baldwin High School, 841 Ethel Kloberg Dr., Baldwin, NY 11510. For other registration options or additional information, call (516) 377-9354.
Thursday, October 18, 7 to 10 p.m.
Auction at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 2332 Grand Avenue. $3 admission fee. Refreshments available.
Saturday, October 20
Doors open: 4 p.m.
Auction begins: 7 p.m.
Church Fair at First Church Baldwin, United Methodist, 881 Merrick.
Friday, October 26, 3 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Buffet luncheon at the First United Church of Oceanside, Atlantic Avenue and Davison Street. Everything is homemade, including the desserts. $6 per person. Call (516) 766-3778.
Tuesday, October 30, 11:30 a.m.
2001 Flu Immunization program provides the influenza vaccine to senior citizen (age 60 and over) free-of-charge, as well as the pneumococcal vaccine if requested, at Baldwin Senior Center, 1810 Grand Avenue. However, if a person is not a Medicare recipient there is a $15 fee to receive the vaccination. Call Nassau County Department of Senior Citizens' Affairs at (516) 571-5996.
Thursday, November 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Blood pressure screenings for free at Classic Healthcare Solutions, 566 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre. For information, call 536-7300.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kiwanis Club meetings held weekly at the Coral House, 70 Milburn Ave.
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Rotary Club meetings held weekly at the Coral House, 70 Milburn Ave.
Thursdays, 12:15 p.m.
LI Chrysanthemum Society is hosting its 57th Annual Chapter show at the Baldwin Methodist Church, Merrick Avenue. Admission is free. Call (516) 293-9246.
Saturday, October 20, noon to 5 p.m.
Bereavement support group will be hosted by All Saints' Episcopal Church, 2375 Harrison Avenue on Wednesdays beginning September 26 at 7 p.m. The group lasts eight weeks. Call All Rosenvinge, Family Consultation Service at (631) 665-7701.
Homemakers program on "Angels" will be held at the Rockville Centre's Recreation Building. The speaker will be Eileen Murray of My Angel's Corporation. Call Carolyn at (516) 764-9268.
Tuesday, November 6, 10 a.m.
St. Christopher's Annual Craft and Harvest Fair is at St. Christopher's Church, Merrick Road.
Saturday, November 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Baldwin Public Library
2385 Grand Avenue
(516) 223-6228
Read and Tell is a book discussion program for third graders. Registration begins Thursday, September 24.
Thursday, November 8, 3:45 p.m.
Chess workshop for young adults in grades 5 to 8 is taking place at the library. Registration begins Monday, October 1, at the Reference desk. A non-refundable materials fee of $1 is due at the time of registration.
Friday, October 19, 7 to 8 p.m.
Kindergarten story times Half-hour-long meetings will consist of stories, songs, fingerplays, films and filmstrips. Registration begins Thursday, September 6.
Wednesdays, October 17, 4 p.m
Toddler story times will be offered at the library. Groups are limited to 18 children; a parent or caretaker must stay with each child.
Thursdays, October 18, 25 and November 1 and 8, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Charitable Giving is a lecture that will be presented in two parts at the library. Certified financial planner Cynthia Becher will teach financial planning techniques with a philanthropic approach.
Tuesday, October 23, 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 25, 7:30 p.m.
Fall bus trip to the new Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Includes a tour of the museum and all-inclusive lunch at DaRosina restaurant. The bus leaves the firehouse parking lot directly across from the library.
Thursday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
An International Cabaret with Shelly Shields is being presented at the library. Tickets are available starting Sunday, October 21. Limit to 4 tickets per family.
Sunday,November 4, 2:30 p.m.
Let's pretend program is for children in kindergarten. Come and enjoy stories and creative activities. Free tickets can be picked up beginning October 16.
Monday, November 5, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Magic show Come and enjoy comedy magic with audience participation. Free tickets will become available beginning October 16.
Tuesday, November 13, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Pre-school craft program for 3- & 4- year-olds with a parent or caregiver. Registration for the program begins Tuesday, October 23. No more than two children per adult.
Tuesday, November 20, 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. or Wednesday, November 21, 10 a.m.
Saturday Toddler story times 2-year-old children. Sessions are 30 minutes and will feature stories, crafts, songs and fingerplays. Registration starts Saturday, October 20.
Saturdays, November 17, 24 and December 1, 8 and 15, 10 a.m.
Thanksgiving wreath craft Craftsperson Julianne Gaudioso will bring all of the supplies needed for this class including an oval twig wreath and all of the decorations. Registration begins in-person on Monday, October 15. A non-refundable materials fee of $12 per person is due at the time of registration.
Monday, November 5, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Financial Aid Night for high school juniors, seniors and their families. A representative from Adelphi University will give a step-by-step presentation on the financial aid process covering the financial aid form, grants and scholarships. Register beginning October 29.
Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m.
Mother Goose story times for 15-to-23-months-olds. Registration begins Tuesday, October 23.
Thursdays, November 15, 29, December 6 and 13, 10 a.m.
Thanksgiving 101 Join executive chef and Baldwin resident Barbara Sheridan of the "Look Who's Cooking" gourmet school in Oyster Bay as she teaches how to make the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. Registration begins on Tuesday, October 30.
Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
Only on Sundays is a new books program for Fall 2001. Each month, a selection of new adult, young adult and children's books are introduced for your perusal and enjoyment in the library's Community Room.
Sundays, October 28, November 18 and December 16, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Bookers is a book discussion program for fifth and sixth graders. Registration begins on Thursday, October 18.
Thursday, November 29, 3:45 p.m.
Boys and girls in grades 5-7 are invited to attend the Babysitting Workshops to learn the basics of babysitting. Registration is necessary.
Mondays, October 15 and 22, 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Play time is a one-hour program for 1 1/2-and 2-year-olds. Toys will be available for play. Parents or caregivers must remain with their children. No more than 2 children per adult. Registration begins on Thursday, September 6.
Tuesdays, October 16 and 23,
11 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Young adult department is having a "Ghost Windsock Workshop" for young adults in grades 6-12. Registration begins Monday, October 8 at the Reference Desk. A non-refundable materials of $2 is due at registration.
Friday, October 26, 7 to 8 p.m.
Halloween program Boys and girls in grades 3-6 may sign up for the Thursday, October 18 program, while grades K-2 have a choice of programs on either Thursday, October 25 on Monday, October 29. All sessions will be held from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Children may wear costumes. Free tickets are needed for admission and available at the Children's reference desk for Grades 3-6. For grades K-2, tickets can be picked up beginning October 2.
Selecting the best childcare is the topic at the library.
Tuesday, October 16, 7:30 p.m.
An afternoon of the best jazz standards is swirling into the library. Join jazz and cabaret vocalist Sandi Rossi and lyrical pianist Tony Monte.
Sunday, October 21, 2:30 p.m.
Homework center is open to children in grades 4-6 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. Help is available for remedial as well as for students who want to get better grades.
Ongoing
Scrabble Club meets at the library every Wednesday in Children's Room Auditorium. New members welcome.
Wednesdays, ongoing
Spotlight on seniors
Sandel Senior Center
50 South Park Avenue
(516) 678-9350
Lido Beach program Health and wellness program throughout the summer. No charge if "Swinging Seniors Pass" available. $2 transportation fee.
